Fragrance comparison

Bal de Roses vs Rose Des Reves

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 22 Oct 2026 101 ratings analysed

Bal de Roses

Keiko Mecheri

3.7798 votes

Rank #32,103 RoseAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Rose Des Reves

Scent Salim

3.333 votes

Rank #63,217 RoseWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose Des Reves takes 3 of 4 categories.

Bal de Roses
Choose it for a rose and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Rose Des Reves
Choose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Bal de Roses1/4

Rose Des Reves3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Rose Des Reves
Sillage & projection: Rose Des Reves
Value for money: Rose Des Reves
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bal de Roses

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Bal de RosesKeiko Mecheri

Rose Des RevesScent Salim

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 98 votes

Have 34%Had 17%Want 49%

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 18%Had 27%Want 55%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

98 votes

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityRose Des Reves

SillageRose Des Reves

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value50

Category winnerRose Des RevesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

amber88%

vanilla77%

warm spicy65%

powdery53%

woody42%

rose100%

woody83%

amber65%

fresh spicy48%

floral30%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both rose, amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

Taif RoseDamask RoseBulgarian RoseBenzoinWhite SandalwoodPetitgrainVanillaTonka Bean

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Bulgarian Rose

Heart

Taif RoseDamask Rose

Base

OlibanumCedar

InformationalShared notesTaif Rose and Bulgarian Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring58

Summer32

Fall100

Winter79

Day100

Night94

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex36

Women64

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,103

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#63,217

PerfumerIlyas Salim

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBal de RosesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bal de Roses opens with a bright spark of petitgrain that quickly melts into a dense flurry of Turkish Damask rose, Bulgarian rose, and Taif rose. As it warms on the skin, the floral intensity softens, letting a thick base of amber, sweet vanilla, and resinous benzoin take over the scent profile. This is not a clean, …

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Rose Des Reves by Scent Salim is a unisex floral scent centered on the interplay of Bulgarian, Taif, and Damask roses. It relies on a base of cedar and olibanum to ground the airy floral notes. Designed as an easygoing floral, it suits those who prefer a modern, noticeable rose that carries well throughout daily activ…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bal de Roses or Rose Des Reves?

Rose Des Reves takes 3 of 4 categories. Bal de Roses is rated 3.77/5 from 98 votes; Rose Des Reves is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Bal de Roses for a rose and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Rose Des Reves for a rose and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Bal de Roses or Rose Des Reves?

Rose Des Reves lasts longest (Rose Des Reves 80/100, Bal de Roses 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bal de Roses or Rose Des Reves?

Rose Des Reves projects furthest (Rose Des Reves 67/100, Bal de Roses 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bal de Roses and Rose Des Reves smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Taif Rose and Bulgarian Rose.

Is Bal de Roses or Rose Des Reves better for summer or winter?

Bal de Roses suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bal de Roses and Rose Des Reves?

Bal de Roses features Taif Rose, Damask Rose, Bulgarian Rose, Benzoin and White Sandalwood. Rose Des Reves has top notes of Bulgarian Rose, heart notes of Taif Rose and Damask Rose, a base of Olibanum and Cedar.